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Chairman's Reports
November 2008 Chairman’s Report
-- Canine Health Always A Top Priority -- For more than a century the American Kennel Club®, its parent clubs, and responsible breeders have been dedicated to canine health. The very existence and continuation of breeds in this country depends on a foundation of healthy, sound and good tempered breeding stock. AKC takes very seriously […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-11/
| November 11, 2008
Chairman's Reports
December 2008 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC's 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2009 -- Next month when we ring in the New Year, we will also kick off the celebration of our 125th Anniversary. We will mark not only our growth over the last century-and-a-quarter but celebrate the wonderful experiences, friendships and traditions that the sport of purebred dogs has given generations of […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-12/
| December 17, 2008
Chairman's Reports
March 2008 Chairman’s Report
AKC has long recognized excellence in the sport of purebred dogs through various awards dedicated to members of the fancy. Parent clubs have special awards that represent the pinnacle of achievement in their breeds. Dog writers too have their day in the sun, to receive recognition for the hard work they put into crafting articles […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-03/
| March 11, 2008
Chairman's Reports
April 2008 Chairman’s Report
Many of you have seen AKC's licensing program come to life via toys, treats and other canine products sold at more than 5,000 stores nationwide such as Wal-Mart, Target, Petco and Petsmart. Our program began in 2004 with six licensees and has now grown to over 30, offering unique, high quality products that address the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-04/
| April 8, 2008
Chairman's Reports
May 2008 Chairman’s Report
Pointing breed field events are some of the oldest sporting dog activities in the country. The recent AKC Pointing Breeds Gun Dog Championship held outside Reno, NV with nearly 200 entries demonstrates that the rich tradition and pleasure of watching dogs work in the field is alive and well. The competitors that just concluded this […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-05/
| May 14, 2008
Chairman's Reports
June 2008 Chairman’s Report
This September we will celebrate the sixth annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. As always we invite AKC-affiliated clubs and other dog-related organizations to host local events in conjunction with our two flagship events hosted by AKC staffers from our headquarters in New York City and our Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. This year our […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-06/
| June 11, 2008
Chairman's Reports
July 2008 Chairman’s Report
Recently, AKC's Communications Department’s public relations initiatives and the Marketing department’s branding program were honored by some of the top industry organizations in their respective fields. Our PR campaigns, which focused on responsible dog ownership, the popularity of purebred dogs in America, and how to avoid online puppy buying scams as well as AKC-licensed product […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-07/
| July 9, 2008
Chairman's Reports
October 2007 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club has long been regarded as the pre-eminent purebred dog registry in the United States. Indeed, we govern the sport of purebred dogs and have the largest and only not-for-profit all-breed registry in the country. But our visibility and ability to influence go beyond our borders, extending across the globe. We enjoy […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-10/
| October 9, 2007
Chairman's Reports
December 2007 Chairman’s Report
As the year comes to a close I’d like to review what the AKC has accomplished. The Board and Staff have worked diligently to ensure the continued success of our club and the sport. The Fancy has played a major role in our success. They were effective in defeating the proposed mandatory spay and neuter […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-12/
| December 4, 2007
Chairman's Reports
January 2008 Chairman’s Report
The AKC Board, staff and the fancy often talk of the importance of public relations and advertising in fostering a positive public image of the AKC and the sport. We have made great strides in both of those areas in recent years and our message is often delivered via both editorial and advertising content in […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-01/
| January 8, 2008